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After heavy rain, Elkton officials report flooding, infrastructure repairs and a staff retirement
Summary
Council officials said seven inches of rain caused fallen trees, power outages and flooding at Stonewall Park; Public Works repaired a storage tank and electricity was restored, and the town noted the retirement of WWTP operator Lelan Siler.
Council and committee chairs recapped storm impacts after heavy rain during the Oct. 7 meeting.
Public Utilities Chair Rick Workman reported seven inches of rain fell, producing fallen trees, power outages and flooding at Stonewall Park. He said town crews pumped water from the drainage pond near the marketplace stage. Finance Chair Jan Hensley praised Public Works for repairing a storage tank and restoring electricity quickly after the storm.
Workman also noted that wastewater treatment plant operator Lelan Siler had retired. The minutes do not record immediate staffing decisions or a timeline to replace the operator; Public Safety Chair Louis Heidel separately said the police department is actively seeking an additional officer.
Council members thanked volunteers and staff for storm response and event support.
